leadership temple

Leadership Temple is a professional development and education program that seeks to inform participants about Temple's history, government, economy, social issues, needs and opportunities, and the existing processes for dealing with them. It seeks to foster dialogue among participants and current leaders of Temple and encourage participants to actively engage in activities, which contribute to the growth and betterment of the community.

The Chamber conducts the Leadership Temple program to identify potential community leaders, inform and educate these individuals about various aspects of the community to prepare them for community-oriented, decision-making positions.

Learn. Serve. Lead.

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This series of 9 classes culminates in a final group project and graduation ceremony. It maintains a strong alumni network and prepares future Temple leaders for community-oriented, decision-making positions. Tentative timeline for the program is below.

Schedule
June/July:  Application deadline & selection process
August:  Orientation
September-April:  Class Days
      Typically on the second Tuesday of every month; these days center on 
      community education and average 10 hours per day for a duration of 9
      months. 
April-May:  Class Project Report & Graduation
      Extra time throughout the year will be required of the class to complete   
      their class project.

Class Days
Curriculum includes nine class days with carefully selected topics and locations, chosen in an effort to introduce and familiarize participants with a broad range of how our community operates, interacts with surrounding communities and the state. The topics include:
    Bell County                                        City Government & Cultural
    Economic Development                 Education
    Fort Hood                                           Medical
    Public Service                                   Social Services
    State

Eligibility Guidelines
Must be a member or employed by a member of the Temple Chamber of Commerce. Prefer residence and employment in Temple one year immediately prior to September 1 of the current calendar year. Publicly elected officials except for Precinct Chairman will not be eligible.